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    Looking for some insight on software for contractors

    I’d suggest looking at office 365 I put something similar together for a fabricator friend using share point And power apps which is access like You could always sign up for a 30 day trial for 365 and try it out There might already be something in open source Take a look at sourceforge.net...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Santa left some parts for the fox body She's getting a C4 and some front suspension improvements that should make her more consistent in the quarter mile ;) Sent from my SM-G950U using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Smoke-tek evap machine

    Yes I’ve had one for about two years and I used it to find an evap leak in Chevy Colorado I’ve also used it to find vacuum leaks in few cars I am not a pro mechanic just a hot rodder It’s pretty simple to use, you need an air compressor and I used baby oil to create the smoke. It’s helpful if...
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    Off topic: any recommendations on how to become an electrician ?

    I’m on the other side of the state and my son just finished his first year as an IBEW apprentice. He was in the same situation as you but moved back in with us for financial reasons. He is also 25, trained as a machinist at Penn College for a year, but didn’t like the field. He ran a tree...
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    Minimum window requirement for natural light

    I put four skylights in my 30 x 50 garage without an attic and I’m very pleased with the amount of natural light they provide Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    New 30 X 40 Stick Built - Muscle Car Garage

    I just finished a garage build for the same reason 30 x48 68 camaro 53 chev 92 mustang I would make one suggestion and that would be a taller garage door. I have an f250 pickup and it didn’t quite clear the eight foot doors of my old garage Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    MRCOOL 36K Has Arrived

    I just finished the installation of a 24k system and used the bracket to hang it on my wood frame garage. The unit is smooth and I did this after a friend installed a 36k unit on a metal building with the wall bracket and it worked out well. Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Floor coating and lift install

    I just finished this job yesterday. I installed the coating on the floor first before installing my lift. I did it this way because the floor was clean make that oil free, and the garage was empty and yes I did put small scratches in the coating. As was stated earlier this was going to happen...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    My son and I finished wiring my new garage It's ready to move into Sent from my SM-G950U using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Garage gutter options

    When it rains the water runs off the front of my garage where the garage roof meet the house and down the house wall. See the photos for detail. You can't see In The photo there is a roof that prevents the water from running off into the gutter system on the backside of the garage. Is there...
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    Branch circuit conduit needed?

    I guess it would be possible. The new foundation stops before that. I could frame it out and extend and leave the bottom exposed. Conduit or pvc would be easier but would it pass inspection? Sent from my SM-G950U using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Branch circuit conduit needed?

    I'm installing a branch circuit to a panel in my new attached garage. Its fed from the main panel in the house. My question is I'm unable to run it through the wall completely do I need to enclose the cable in PVC or other pipe to meet code? It looks like a 90 degree turn will be needed...
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    Anchor pots new garage floor

    Thanks for the responses I'm going to install the anchor pots and I may consider mounting my winch differently this time. This is where I'm at now and the floor is scheduled to be poured on the 27th Sent from my SM-G950U using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Anchor pots new garage floor

    In my old garage I had a battery operated winch bolted to the floor that I used to pull cars into my garage that were disabled. The winch took up floor space and was a trip hazard. I'm considering installing Anchor Pots in my new garage floor and using them to secure my winch when I need to...
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    Dumb question about gas

    I use my welder maybe once a month for all different odd jobs around the shop. The bottle is about four feet tall and I haven’t re filled it in about 5 years. If your son is learning to weld I would expect your usage rate to be higher. Also remember to turn the bottle off when you are not...
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